adj
Meaning 1
Muffled, muted; subdued.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
sourdine
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UK: /sʊəˈdiːn/
noun
Meaning 2
A muted trumpet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 3
A mute; a damper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 4
an organ stop resulting in a soft muted sound
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: organ stop
noun
Meaning 5
a mute for a violin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sordino
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mute
History
Etymology
From French sourdine.